The government is to fund the expansion of three programmes to 20 councils in an effort to stem the continued rise in the number of children in care. We analyse what impact the programmes have had, while experts emphasise the need to do more to keep families together in the first place.
Efforts to narrow the attainment gap is the focus of the 12-page special report. Achievement for All summarise the latest research developments, and there are four examples of good practice including: Wolverhampton Council's support for learners in care; the Maths Champions programme for pre-schoolers; a collaborative approach across Tower Hamlets schools; and A Better Start in Southend on Sea.
Also in the December edition:
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
